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In an effort to bring soring into the light, the HSUS has stepped up its fight to stop this brutal practice. By “into the light,” I mean informing people that this awful practice really happens, and they should talk about it and … Continue reading →

Look at this video if you dare. Thank you to The Humane Society and its brave undercover person who photographed the poor horse being sored. While we can describe in words how a horse suffers from soring, to see it … Continue reading →

Here is how The Humane Society of the United States answers the question of why soring persists even though the Horse Protection Act outlawed it. “From the beginning, underfunding and political pressure from industry insiders have plagued USDA’s enforcement of … Continue reading →

The Horse Protection Act has to be enforced. To that end, APHIS(Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) set up the Designated Qualified Person (DQP) system. These people are U.S. department of Agriculture (USDA) accredited experts: veterinarians with horse experience, farriers, … Continue reading →

The Tennessee Walking Horse is an American breed of 15-16 hands. Said to have been developed by plantation owners to provide a comfortable ride for those who had to spend hours in the saddle every day, the horse has a reputation … Continue reading →